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About Culinary Collective Culinary Collective is reimagining how food is experienced across live events, corporate catering, and semi-permanent spaces. From Michelin-starred collaborations to fast-paced festival pop-ups, we serve unforgettable food in high-volume, high-energy settings. Our restaurants, kiosks, and trucks bring chef-led menus to life at some of the UK’s most iconic venues — and now, we’re building a flagship team at the heart of it all. The Role: Kiosk Head Chef We’re looking for a skilled and service-driven Head Chef to lead one of our most high-profile sites — a Michelin-partnered food kiosk at Flat Iron Square, London Bridge. You’ll fully own the food experience: from prep and execution to speed, team culture, and quality control. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can cook, manage, train, and deliver excellence — day in, day out. What You’ll Achieve in Your First 12 Months Flawless Kiosk Operations Deliver 100+ fast, consistent, and high-quality service sessions Manage setup, equipment, and food flow from prep to pass Culinary Excellence at Scale Execute Michelin-level menus in a fast-casual setting Follow strict specs for taste, portion, and plating Kitchen Ownership Lead ordering, stock control, prep schedules, rotas, and waste management Conduct weekly stock checks and uphold daily cleanliness standards Safety & Compliance Ensure 5-star hygiene and full EH, allergen, and HACCP compliance Embed a safety-first culture across the team Team Leadership Recruit, train, and motivate a high-performing kitchen team Foster a calm, focused, high-energy environment under pressure Menu Development Collaborate with Michelin chefs on seasonal menus Train your team on rollouts with no compromise on spec Guest Experience Own the food experience at one of London’s busiest live venues Deliver food that’s hot, fresh, and memorable — every time What You’ll Bring 5+ years as a professional chef in street food, mobile catering, or high-volume environments Precision under pressure, with strong plating, timing, and consistency skills In-depth understanding of HACCP, allergens, and mobile kitchen compliance Experience with premium ingredients and scalable food concepts Ability to follow and enforce spec sheets and plating guides Strong communicator and hands-on leader with a team-first mindset Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and travel for multi-day events Level 2 Food Safety Certificate Why This Role? This isn’t just a Head Chef job – it’s your own kitchen and team in one of London’s most iconic venues. You’ll work alongside top culinary talent, deliver Michelin-level food in a kiosk setting, and help set new standards for high-impact, high-volume dining. If you’re passionate about quality, speed, and leadership – we want to hear from you.
Working Hours - Monday to Friday (6am till 2pm) (May need to work a sunday and night shift on event days and special Jewish Holidays) Start Date: Immediately for the right candidate Pay: Salary £25000 - 27000 Overview We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a desire to learn in a fast-paced kitchen environment. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our chefs with food preparation, ensuring that all meals are prepared to the highest standards of quality and safety. Responsibilities • Assist in the preparation of ingredients for meal preparation, including washing, chopping, and measuring., • Support chefs in cooking and assembling dishes according to recipes and presentation standards., • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and disposing of waste properly., • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards at all times., • Help with inventory management by restocking supplies as needed and reporting any shortages., • Participate in catering events as required, assisting with setup and service., • Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Requirements • Previous experience in a kitchen or culinary environment is essential, • Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and food safety practices., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail., • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team., • A proactive attitude towards tasks and willingness to assist wherever needed., • Flexibility to work various shifts as required by the kitchen schedule., • Experience in using commercial catering equipment such as knives, slicers & juicers. If you are passionate about food and eager to develop your skills in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Kitchen Assistant. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £27,000.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Application question(s): Do you have all your right to work documents? • What is your notice period
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The Finest Group operate through London as a corporate caterer specialising in events. From rooftop parties, cocktail bars, office buildings we providing everything from canapes and drinks, employee appreciation food, BBQ's, Street Food, Bowl Food, Fine Dining and Dinners. We are seeking Chefs at all levels to work on events mainly weekdays. Ideal to fit around another job. Chefs will be required to arrive at a venue to meet the Event Manager and Front of House team and other chefs, then produce a range of food as per menu. Most shifts are weekdays - there is also the possibility of prep shifts in our central production kitchen.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong marketing background in the hospitality or restaurant industry, who also has a flair for business development and enjoys building B2B relationships in hospitality. You’ll be responsible for promoting both our restaurants and catering services, conducting market research, and managing sales and marketing activities from end to end. In addition to your core responsibilities, you will also support the management team in day-to-day restaurant operations when needed, ensuring a seamless alignment between marketing initiatives and front-of-house experiences. ⸻ Key Responsibilities Marketing (Restaurant & Catering): - Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies for both dine-in and catering services. - Plan and execute digital campaigns across social media, email marketing, and online advertising platforms. - Manage content creation for Instagram, website, menus, and print materials. - Track and analyse marketing KPIs, customer engagement, and return on investment. - Conduct market research to identify trends, target audiences, and competitor insights. - Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event planners, universities, and local businesses. - Organise and attend industry events, tastings, and meetings to generate leads. - Manage the full sales funnel — from inquiries and quotations to follow-ups and client feedback. Operational Support: - Collaborate with the management team to align marketing strategies with operational goals. - Provide hands-on support during peak times and special events, helping ensure a smooth guest experience. ⸻ Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Hospitality Management, or Tourism Management (preferably from a recognised university). - Fluency in English (spoken and written). - Minimum 3 years of experience in a marketing and/or sales role within the hospitality, restaurant, or catering industry. - Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills. - Proficiency in digital marketing tools such as Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp, Google Ads, and Canva. - Highly organised, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
Are you passionate about healthy food, eager to learn and ready to get hands on experience building a brand in the fast paced world of street food. We're looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join the Breakfast Collaboration team for an upcoming running event which we will be catering for. This is a great opportunity to learn the ropes of food prep and service the event will be super fun high energy and we need someone who can bring a vibrant energy to the brand. We will be creating content interacting with the community and serving up delicious high protein whole food pancake stacks if you have an interest in joining the team for this event and future events learning directly how to build a brand please reach out and lets have a chat.
Key Responsibilities: Event Execution: Support the Head Chef in preparing and delivering high-quality food at a variety of events. Team Coordination: Supervise kitchen staff during event prep, setup, and live service—ensuring smooth workflows and timely execution. Prep & Production: Manage ingredient preparation, portioning, and packaging to ensure efficient and accurate setup for both on-site and off-site service. Logistics Management: Assist with load-ins, transport, and setup of kitchen equipment and food at event venues. Quality & Presentation: Maintain consistency and quality in taste and presentation, even under tight timelines and in varied environments. Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all food is handled and served in line with current food safety regulations (HACCP/health codes). Required Skills & Traits: • Strong culinary background, particularly in high-volume or off-site catering, • Experience managing kitchen teams and fast-paced operations, • Flexibility and problem-solving in dynamic event environments, • Ability to lead by example and remain calm under pressure, • Valid food hygiene certifications and awareness of allergen protocols, • Willingness to travel and work irregular hours (nights/weekends)
• Determine staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements, • Handles ad hoc queries across the long leasehold and short leasehold portfolio, • Manage lease events such as renewals, liaising with the director, • Arrange viewings with potential tenants, draft tenancy agreements, arrange tenancy checks and protection of deposits and become point of contact for the tenant during the tenancy of property, • Arrange tradeperson if the property needs any repairs and maintenance, • Oversee arrears cases, including covenant amendments and disputes, • Manage general upkeep, maintenance and security of the property’s amenities, • Make sure that the amenities meet health and safety standards and legal requirements, • Examine and assess housing applications, advises on rent levels, investigate complaints and liaise with tenants’ association and social workers to resolve any issues as required, • Oversees the support services of a business, such as catering, IT, utilities and physical environment, • Advises on energy efficiency of the property standards as required by the law, • Discusses client’s requirements and may advise client on the purchase of property and land for further portfolio expansion purposes., • Conduct property viewings on behalf of the client to purchase new properties and look after the process of purchase completion, property refurbishment if needed and furnishing of the property., • Conduct or arrange for surveys of properties including valuation survey and structural survey, • Get builder quotes, architects' quotes, solicitor quotes, furnishing quotes, • Arrange for project management of the property refurbishments and regularly update the client on progress, • Liaise with the building regulation team, planning department at councils, HMO license officers etc., • Maintains or arranges for the maintenance of estate accounts and records and produces financial forecasts